425 1 d233443d425.

htm FORM 425

Filed by Exelon Corporation Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Constellation Energy Group, Inc. (Reg. No. 333-175162) On September 20, 2011, Exelon began to use the following slides concerning the proposed merger and other information in a series of meetings with investors:

Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2011 Power and Gas Leaders Conference
Christopher M Crane President and COO, Exelon Corp.
September 20, 2011

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Except for the historical information contained herein, certain of the matters discussed in this communication constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, both as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as may, will, anticipate, estimate, expect, project, intend, plan, believe, target, forecast, and words and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of future plans, actions, or events identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding benefits of the proposed merger of Exelon Corporation (Exelon) and Constellation Energy Group, Inc. (Constellation), integration plans and expected synergies, the expected timing of completion of the transaction, anticipated future financial and operating performance and results, including estimates for growth. These statements are based on the current expectations of management of Exelon and Constellation, as applicable. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements included in this communication regarding the proposed merger. For example, (1) the companies may be unable to obtain shareholder approvals required for the merger; (2) the companies may be unable to obtain regulatory approvals required for the merger, or required regulatory approvals may delay the merger or result in the imposition of conditions that could have a material adverse effect on the combined company or cause the companies to abandon the merger; (3) conditions to the closing of the merger may not be satisfied; (4) an unsolicited offer of another company to acquire assets or capital stock of Exelon or Constellation could interfere with the merger; (5) problems may arise in successfully integrating the businesses of the companies, which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected; (6) the combined company may be unable to achieve cost-cutting synergies or it may take longer than expected to achieve those synergies; (7) the merger may involve unexpected costs, unexpected liabilities or unexpected delays, or the effects of purchase accounting may be different from the companies expectations; (8) the credit ratings of the combined company or its subsidiaries may be different from what the companies expect; (9) the businesses of the companies may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the merger; (10) the companies may not realize the values expected to be obtained for properties expected or required to be divested; (11) the industry may be subject to future regulatory or legislative actions that could adversely affect the companies; and (12) the companies may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of Exelon, Constellation or the combined company.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information (Continued)

Discussions of some of these other important factors and assumptions are contained in Exelons and Constellations respective filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and available at the SECs website at www.sec.gov, including: (1) Exelons 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K in (a) ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) ITEM 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and (c) ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 18; (2) Exelons Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011 in (a) Part II, Other Information, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) Part 1, Financial Information, ITEM 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and (c) Part I, Financial Information, ITEM 1. Financial Statements: Note 13; (3) Constellations 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K in (a) ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) ITEM 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and (c) ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 12; and (4) Constellations Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011 in (a) Part II, Other Information, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors and ITEM 5. Other Information, (b) Part I, Financial Information, ITEM 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and (c) Part I, Financial Information, ITEM 1. Financial Statements: Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Commitments and Contingencies. These risks, as well as other risks associated with the proposed merger, are more fully discussed in the preliminary joint proxy statement/prospectus included in Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 that Exelon filed with the SEC on August 17, 2011 in connection with the proposed merger. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this communication may not occur. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this communication. Neither Exelon nor Constellation undertake any obligation to publicly release any revision to its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this communication. Additional Information and Where to Find It This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. On August 17, 2011, Exelon filed with the SEC Amendment No. 1 to its Registration Statement on Form S-4 that included a preliminary joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents to be mailed by Exelon and Constellation to their respective security holders in connection with the proposed merger of Exelon and Constellation.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

These materials are not yet final and may be amended. WE URGE INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS TO READ THE PRELIMINARY JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND THE DEFINITIVE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION about Exelon, Constellation and the proposed merger. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain these materials (when they are available) and other documents filed with the SEC free of charge at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. In addition, a copy of the preliminary joint proxy statement/prospectus and definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus (when it becomes available) may be obtained free of charge from Exelon Corporation, Investor Relations, 10 South Dearborn Street, P.O. Box 805398, Chicago, Illinois 60680-5398, or from Constellation Energy Group, Inc., Investor Relations, 100 Constellation Way, Suite 600C, Baltimore, MD 21202. Investors and security holders may also read and copy any reports, statements and other information filed by Exelon, or Constellation, with the SEC, at the SEC public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 or visit the SECs website for further information on its public reference room. Participants in the Merger Solicitation Exelon, Constellation, and their respective directors, executive officers and certain other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information regarding Exelons directors and executive officers is available in its proxy statement filed with the SEC by Exelon on March 24, 2011 in connection with its 2011 annual meeting of shareholders, and information regarding Constellations directors and executive officers is available in its proxy statement filed with the SEC by Constellation on April 15, 2011 in connection with its 2011 annual meeting of shareholders. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is contained in the preliminary joint proxy statement/prospectus and will be contained in the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus.

Creating Value Through a Strategic Merger

Delivers financial benefits to both sets of shareholders Increases scale and scope of the business across the value chain Matches the industrys premier clean merchant generating fleet with the leading retail and wholesale customer platform Diversifies the generation portfolio Continued upside to power market recovery Maintains a strong regulated earnings profile with large urban utilities Successful integration experience from prior mergers and acquisitions
Combining Exelons generation fleet and Constellations customer-facing businesses creates a strong platform for growth and delivers benefits to investors and customers
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Combination Will Result in Enhanced Scale, Scope, Flexibility and Financial Strength
Standalone Pro forma

Market Value and Enterprise Value (1) Owned Generation

(in MW) (2)

$28 billion $41 billion

$8 billion $11 billion

$35 billion $52 billion

26,339 (Total) 11,980 (Total) 17,047 (Nuclear) 1,921 (Nuclear)

35,671 (Total) (3) 18,968 (Nuclear)

Regulated Utilities

Electric customers 5.4 mil. (IL, PA) 1.2 mil. (MD) Gas customers 0.5 mil. (PA) 0.7 mil. (MD)

6.6 million electric & gas customers in IL, PA and MD

Competitive Retail & Wholesale(4)

4 states ~59 TWh/yr

44 states & D.C.(5) ~110 TWh/yr

44 states & D.C.(5) ~169 TWh energy sales

BusinessMix

(6)

2011 EBITDA 61% Generation 29% Generation 39% Utilities 44% Utility 27% NewEnergy

Expect >50% pro forma EBITDA from competitive business

Note: Data as of 12/31/10 unless stated otherwise. (1) Market Value as of 9/14/11. Enterprise Value represents Market Value plus Net Debt as of 6/30/11. (2) Exelon data includes 720 MW f or Wolf Hollow. Constellation data includes 2,950 MW f or Boston Generation assets. (3) Net of phy sical market mitigation assumed to be 2,648 MW. (4) TWh/y r represents 2011 booked electric sales as of 12/31/2010. Exelon load includes ComEd swap. Data also includes 2011 partial y ear estimated electric sales f rom StarTex and MXEnergy (acquired by Constellation). (5) Competitiv e and wholesale business also activ e in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, Canada. (6) Exelon EBITDA estimates per equity research. Constellation EBITDA estimates per company guidance f rom Q1 2011.

On Track for Merger Close in Early Q1 2012

2011 Approvals Texas PUCT SEC Shareholder vote NY PSC FERC MD PSC NRC DOJ Q3
Secured approval from Texas SEC has completed its review of S-4 Proxy mailing Expect approval in Q4 Filed merger approval application related filings on May 20, 2011 Filed for approval with the Maryland PSC on May 25, 2011 Filed for indirect transfer of Constellation Energy licenses on May 12, 2011 Submitted HSR filing on May 31, 2011 for review under U.S. antitrust laws 1/5/12 Decision deadline Shareholder vote

Q4

2012 Q1

Regulatory proceedings are progressing well and we are on track to close in early Q1, 2012
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Portfolio Matches Generation with Load in Key Competitive Markets

MISO (TWh) South(1) (TWh)

9.1 6.3
0.5

Exelon

Constellation 14.2 9.4 4.8 Generation

29.5

9.1 5.8 Generation Load

PJM (TWh)

179.1

Load

ISO-NE & NY ISO (2) (TWh)

147.3

102.1 58.7 43.4 Load 0.8 0.4 0.4

West (TWh)

23.2

28.5

2.4

31.8 Generation Generation Load

Generation

Load

The combination establishes an industry-leading platform with regional diversification of the generation fleet
(1) Represents load and generation in ERCOT, SERC and SPP. (2) Constellation load includes ~0.7TWh of load serv ed in Ontario. Note: Data f or Exelon and Constellation represents expected generation (owned and contracted) and booked electric sales f or 2011 as of 12/31/10. This data also includes 2011 partial y ear generation f rom Wolf Hollow (acquired by Exelon). Data also includes 2011 partial y ear estimated electric sales f rom StarTex and MXEnergy (acquired by Constellation). Exelon load includes ComEd Swap, load sold through af f iliates, f ixed and indexed load sales and load sold through POLR auctions. Constellation load includes load sold through af f iliates, f ixed and indexed load sales and load sold through POLR auctions.

A Clean Generation Profile Creates LongTerm Value in Competitive Markets

Exelon Standalone(1)
Wind/Solar/Other Gas Hydro

3% 13%

6%

Pro forma Company (Net of Mitigation) (2)

Hydro Wind/Solar/Other Oil

Oil 7%

5% 6%

3%

Coal

5%

65%

Nuclear

Total Generation: 26,339 MW

Constellation Standalone(1)
Oil Hydro Wind/Solar/Other
3% 2% 2%

Gas 27%

53% Nuclear

Nuclear

16% 6%
Coal

23% Coal
Gas

Total Generation: 35,671 MW

54%

Total Generation: 11,980 MW

Combined company remains the premier low-cost generator

(1) Exelon generation includes Wolf Hollow acquisition (720 MW of natural gas). Constellation generation includes Boston Generation acquisition (2,950 MW of natural gas). Constellation nuclear ref lects 50.01% interest in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group LLC. Generation capacity doesnt ref lect contracted capacity . (2) Net of phy sical market mitigation assumed to be 2,648 MW.

Merger Approvals Process on Schedule (as of 9/15/11)

Stakeholder Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
(File No. 333-175162)

Status of Key Milestones

SEC has completed its review of the amended S-4 Registration Statement Shareholder approval anticipated in mid November 2011 Submitted Hart-Scott-Rodino filing on May 31, 2011 for review under U.S. antitrust laws Approval expected by January 2012 Filed merger approval application and related filings on May 20, 2011, which assesses market power-related issues Approval expected in Q4 2011 Filed for indirect transfer of Constellation Energy licenses on May 12, 2011 Approval expected by January 2012 Filed for approval with the Maryland Public Service Commission on May 25, 2011 Approval expected by January 5, 2012 Filed for approval with the New York State Public Service Commission on May 17, 2011 Approval expected in Q4 2011 Filed for approval with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on May 17, 2011 Approval received on August 3, 2011

Filed

Approved

Department of Justice (DOJ) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

(Docket No. EC 11-83)

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

(Docket Nos. 50-317, 50-318, 50-220, 50-410, 50-244, 72 -8, 72-67)

Maryland PSC
(Case No. 9271)

New York PSC

(Case No. 11-E-0245)

Texas PUC
(Case No. 39413)

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Maryland PSC Review Schedule

Significant Events Filing of Application Intervention Deadline Prehearing Conference Filing of Staff, Office of People Counsel and Intervenor Testimony Filing of Rebuttal Testimony Filing of Surrebuttal Testimony Status Conference Evidentiary Hearings Public Comment Hearings Date of Event
May 25, 2011 June 24, 2011 June 28, 2011 September 16, 2011* October 12, 2011* October 26, 2011 October 28, 2011 October 31, 2011 November 10, 2011 November 29, December 1 & December 5, 2011 December 1, 2011 December 15, 2011 January 5, 2012

Filing of Initial Briefs Filing of Reply Briefs Decision Deadline

* Initial intervenor testimonywith respect to market power is due on September 23 rd for all parties except for the Independent Market Monitor, and rebuttal testimony with respect to market power is due on October 17 th.

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